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Commission Advances Forest Ridge Land Acquisition

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Commission Extends Wedge Pond Permit

The commission approved a three-year extension for the Wedge Pond water-treatment Order of Conditions, which was set to expire July 15, 2026. It also approved environmental determinations for rebuilding the Smith Pond footbridge and improvements at 101-103 Canal Street.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Commission Orders Everett Avenue Restoration

The Commission unanimously issued an Enforcement Order for 45 Everett Ave., finding that unauthorized fill remained within the 100-foot buffer zone and that walls were built without a permit. The order requires a stamped restoration plan addressing wall and fill removal, drainage, landscaping, erosion control, and protection of nearby resource areas.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Winter Pond Boat Access Restricted

The Commission stated that vehicles may not drive along Winter Pond’s shoreline to launch boats, and that boats must be hand-carried and electric-powered. It also unanimously approved Certificates of Compliance for the Eversource underground transmission line and North Reservoir Dam.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Commission Approves Wedge Pond Aeration Proposal

The commission approved Coneco’s proposal for the Chapter 91 aeration project at Wedge Pond, authorizing Elaine and Tracy to sign it. A separate Everett Avenue wall and drainage matter was continued after the commission scheduled a site visit to assess the retaining wall, fill, flood storage, runoff, sewer easement impacts, and possible stormwater review.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Commission Reviews Conservation Priorities

The Winchester Conservation Commission reviewed FY26 accomplishments and planned FY27 actions focused on conservation participation, access, habitat restoration, climate impacts, and operational improvements.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Commission Approves Wedge Pond Treatment

The commission unanimously approved Water and Wetlands’ lower bid for the Wedge Pond water-quality treatment program.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Commission backs Forest Ridge grant application

The Commission unanimously approved applying for a 90% matching Land Conservation Assistance Grant for the Forest Ridge purchase. The grant could cover $31,000 in assessment and legal work at an estimated town cost of $3,100.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Commission Supports Local Rodenticide Restrictions

The Conservation Commission unanimously supported state legislation that would let municipalities prohibit first- and second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, commonly known as SGARs.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Wedge Pond Aeration Plan Approved

The Commission approved the proposed submerged aeration system for Wedge Pond, which is impaired for phosphorus, bacteria, and dissolved oxygen. The project will require a state permit and monthly dissolved-oxygen monitoring, and will be publicly bid because it uses Community Preservation Act funding and costs more than $10,000.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Commission Supports Wetland Restoration Grant

The Conservation Commission approved supporting a federal grant proposal for floodplain storage and wetland restoration at the former Kraft parcel, which is in a floodplain and contains wetlands. The commission also reviewed proposed water-project funding, including $40,000 for Mill and Judkins ponds and $5,000 for shoreline erosion control at Wedge and Mill ponds.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Commission advances pond and river restoration projects

The commission unanimously voted to pursue permits and a request for proposals in parallel for the Wedge Pond aeration project. At Davidson Park, a revised river restoration design is expected to use $485,000 of a $500,000 NRD grant and will next go to the Select Board for review.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Commission Advances Forest Ridge Acquisition

The commission unanimously approved filing an application for funding to acquire a 13.7-acre Forest Ridge parcel for a new conservation area. Proposed trails would connect the property toward Middlesex Fells and Fallon Road.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Beach improvements approved with environmental conditions

The Commission unanimously approved sand replenishment and related improvements at Borggaard Beach with conditions limiting vegetation removal, preventing geese from passing along the shoreline, and keeping the floodplain elevation unchanged. It also approved removal of the beach fence and installation of an electric line, requiring electrical cabinets to be at least 25 feet from the water’s edge.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Commission Advances Forest Ridge Land Acquisition

The Commission unanimously approved an initial application to the Winchester Committee on Community Preservation for the Forest Ridge land acquisition. A submitted Land and Water Conservation Fund application could provide up to $1 million as a reimbursement matching grant, while conservation restriction issues remain unresolved.

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